The cranes of MV “Beluga Recommendation” loaded the 63 metres high cargo onto the closed hatch covers of the multipurpose heavy-lift carrier.

Harbour cranes of Gottwald Port Technology for India und Sri Lanka.

The cranes with a weight of more than 300 metric tons and a height of more than 35 metres are being loaded on board.

Due to the board cranes the loading is possible without using the port´s infrastructure.

Port cranes on board of MV “Beluga Felicity“.

Three of these giants have been transported on MV “Beluga Felicity” in September 2008.

The multipurpose heavy-lift project carrier departed from Rostock, Germany, to deliver the valuable cargo both safely and on time to Nigeria and Namibia, Africa.

Each of the Liebherr cranes weighs 283 tons. Every unit measures 36 metres in height which is about the height of a ten-floor building.

Berthing at the port of destination: MV “Beluga Emotion“

On her way to the port of destination: MV “Beluga Emotion“ with seven RTGs on deck.

On her way to the port of destination: MV “Beluga Emotion“ with seven RTGs on deck.

On her way to the port of destination: MV “Beluga Emotion“ with seven RTGs on deck.

On her way to the port of destination: MV “Beluga Emotion“ with seven RTGs on deck.

The discharge of the RTGs – each weighing 200 tons – is being carried out with the board cranes of the MV “Beluga Emotion“ in front of the Vesuvius in Naples.

The MV “Beluga Endeavour” transports three Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) to Turkey.

The 115 feet high RTGs were loaded to the vessel as one single unit by the on board cargo cranes.

200 lashings secured the valuable cargo.

The MV “Beluga Endeavour” transports three Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) to Turkey.

After having discharged the cargo, the RTGs were immediately ready for operation.